suspension Citroen XSARA PICASSO 2004 1.G Repair Manual

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
H1 = R1 – L1 H1’ = R1 – L1’
H1
= From the front suspension arm linkage bolt axis to the ground.R1= Radius of the front wheel when laden.L1= From the centre of the wheel to the front suspension arm linkage
bolt axis.
H1’= From the front jacking point to the ground.L1’= From the front jacking point to the radius of the front wheel when
laden.
H2 = R2 L2
H2
= From the rear axle silentblock face to the ground.R2= Radius of the rear wheel when laden.L2= From the centre of the wheel to the rear axle silentblock face.
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height
NOTE:
To make the setting of reference height easier, it is acceptable to take the measurement from the flange of the jacking point.
WARNING: The values shown should only be used as guides. In case of doubt, check the settings at reference height
Rear heightFront height
B3CP05BCB3CP058DB3DP079C
XSARA PICASSO
Conditions for checking and adjusting:Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height. Steering rack locked at mid point(see corresponding operation).

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE:The difference in height between the two sides should be less than 10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel:
R2.
Calculate dimension H2. Measure the radius of the front wheel:R1.
Calculate dimension H1or H1’.
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
B3CP05BCB3CP05AC
XSARA PICASSO
Front axlesRear axle
Front axles
Rear axle Engines:NFV 6FZ RFN 9HZ 9HY RHY
H1 = R1 – L1 ou H1’ = R1 – L1’
NO CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
L1 = 90,5 mmL1’ = 124 mmL2 = 8,5 mm H2 = R2 + L2
B3DP079C
Value at reference height (8/+3 mm)Value at reference height (+10/3 mm)

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
A > B =Negative figure: – = TOEOUT
A < B = Positive figure:+ =TOEIN
WARNING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
NO CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
Front axle Rear axle
Vehicle Tracking Castor Pivot angle Camber Tracking Camber
Adjustable Yes No
All types0 ± 1 mm4,8 ± 1,3 mm
0°09’ at + 0°09’3° ± 18’ 10°43’ ± 30’ 0° ± 30’
0°43’ ± 0°12’ 1°13’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
B3CP02UC

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE:The difference in height between the two sides should be less than 10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel:
R2.
Calculate dimension H2. Measure the radius of the front wheel:R1.
Calculate dimension H1or H1’.
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
B3CP05BCB3CP05AC
XSARA PICASSO
Front axleRear axle
Front axle
Rear axle Engines:NFV RFN RHY
H1 = R1 – L1 or H1’ = R1 – L1’
NO CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
L1 = 75,5 mmL1’ = 109 mmL2 = 23,5 mmH2 = R2 + L2
B3DP079C

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
A > B =Negative figure: – = TOEOUT
A < B = Positive figure:+ =TOEIN
WARNING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
Front axle Rear axle
Vehicle Tracking Castor Pivot angle Camber Tracking Camber
Adjustable Yes No
All types 1 ± 1 mm3,7 ± 1,3 mm
0°18’ at 0°0’2°56’ ± 18’ 10°25’ ± 30’ 0°07’ ± 30’
0°33’ ± 0°12’ 1°14’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
B3CP02UC
Engines: NFV RFN RHY

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
FRONT AXLE
Tightening torques m.daN.
(1)Damper nut: 4.5 ± 0.4
(2)Cup screw: 2.5 ± 0.2
(3)Suspension leg(4)Antiroll bar link rod balljoint: 3.7 ± 0.3
(5)Suspension leg swivel: 4.5 ± 0.4
(6) Antiroll bar(7)Antiroll bar link rod balljoint: 3.7 ± 0.3
(8)Lower swivel balljoint: 4 ± 0.4.
(9) Hub nut (greased): 32.5 ± 2
(10)Wheel bolt (face and threads not greased):9 ±1
(11) Lower arm front pivot: 7.6 ± 0.7
(12)Lower arm rear pivot and
antiroll bar bearing:6.8 ±0.6
(13) Screw under rear pivot : 3.5 ± 0.3 Lower arm in forged steel : 3.7 ± 0,3 Lower arm in plate steel: 3.1 ± 0,3Screw fixing subframe on bodyshell:8.5 ±0,8Screw fixing balljoint on lower arm (plate steel):4.5 ± 0,4
Antiroll bar
Engine
All TypesDiameter
21colour reference
WHITE Suspension leg angle :
Tab «a»towards the front.B3CP056P
B3CP057D
B3CP043D
XSARA PICASSO

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
REAR AXLE
Tightening torques m.daN.
(14)
Front silentblock on subframe: 9.4 ± 0.9
(15)
Antiroll bar bolt: 5.5 ± 0.5
(16)
Rear torsion bar
(17)Antiroll bar
(18)Tubular axle
(19) Front silentblock on bodyshell: 4 ± 0.4
(20)
Rear upper arm.
(21) Wheel bolt (face and threads not lubricated):9 ±1
(22)
Damper
(23)Rear silentblock on subframe:5.4 ± 0.5
(24)
Damper pin nut: 11 ± 1
(25)
Stub axle nuts (lubricated):25 ±2
(26)
Rear silentblock on bodyshell: 6.5 ± 0.6
Antiroll bar
Torsion bar
Engine
All Types19,6 PINK Ø (mm)Colour
referenceØ (mm)
21Colour
reference
ORANGE
B3DP078D
NOTE:The RH torsion bar can be identified by 1 paint line.
The LH torsion bar can be identified by 2 paint lines.
XSARA PICASSO

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SUSPENSION
STEERING
STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICATIONS
Left hand drive = Greenmarking.
Right hand drive = Whitemarking.
(1) Steering wheel(4)Steering column adjustment
Tightening torques m.daN.
(2)
Airbag to steering wheel fixing: 0.8 ± 0.1
(3)Steering wheel fixing: 3.3 ± 0.6
(5)Steering column to support fixing: 4 ± 0.1
(6) Steering cardan joint fixing:2.3 ± 0.2
B3EP116D
XSARA PICASSO

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICATIONS
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(7)
Pivot balljoint nut: 4 ± 0.4
(8)
Steering rod adjusting lock nut: 4.5 ± 0.4
(9)
Balljoint on steering rack: 6 ± 0.6
(10)
Fixing steering on subframe: 8 ± 0.8
(11)
Hydraulic pipe connection: 2.4 ± 0.2
(12)
Power steering valve: 1.2 ± 0.2
(13)
Plunger flange screws: 1.2 ± 0.2
(14)
Steering ram screw on housing:9 ±1
(15)
Steering ram screw on yoke:9 ±1
NOTE:
When removing the steering, it is imperative to replace screws
(14)and (15)(new screws).
B3EP117D
XSARA PICASSO

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
Steering Rack pinion Number of teeth Number of steering Turning circle Turning circle
rack travel in rack wheel turns between walls between kerbs
Left hand drive
71,7 x 2
LH helix28 Teeth 3,22 12 m 11,48 m
Right hand driveRH helix
Engines Steering valve
NFV 6FZ RFN RHY
number of teeth :7
Length of the steering link rods (preadjustment):
Between balljoint centres =
392 mm.
Between the centre of the pivot balljoint and the contact face of the steering rack balljoint =
412 mm.
STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICATIONSXSARA PICASSO